St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church

📍 Castlegate, York YO1 9RN, UK

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About St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church, located on Castlegate in the heart of York, offers visitors a unique cultural experience within a profoundly historic setting. This revered venue is renowned for transforming its ancient walls into dynamic spaces for immersive exhibitions, drawing high praise from visitors for its innovative approach to art and history.

Boasting an excellent Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 360 reviews, guests frequently commend the 'amazing' light projections and 'mind-blowing' VR experiences that bring various subjects to life. Reviewers consistently highlight the 'lovely atmosphere' and describe their visits as a 'worthwhile experience' and 'very peaceful,' offering a deep dive into the lives and works of celebrated artists.

Visiting Information

St Mary's Church welcomes visitors on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and extends its hours on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note the venue is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The church is committed to accessibility, featuring both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom facilities for a comfortable visit. Payment options are not specified.

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📍 Castlegate, York YO1 9RN, UK

4.7

from 364 reviews

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Showing 5 of 364 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
3 months ago

I visited the Van Gogh exhibition a few weeks ago and it was amazing. The light projection on the walls of the church was fab and the VR walkthrough mind blowing. I learned so much about van high and his works. A really worthwhile experience.

Anonymous
5/5
3 months ago

A lovely atmosphere to soak in the Van Gogh experience and learned about the life and work of the troubled Artist

Anonymous
4/5
6 months ago

Visited the Van Gogh immersive experience, the only thing that let it down was not being told about all the steps in and out, the experience itself is wonderful, very peaceful a little long and no natural start or finish! The VR experience is worth the extra £3.

Anonymous
5/5
10 months ago

Came across this place wandering around York. The Van Gogh immersive experience is excellent and well worth a visit ! The VR simulation is superb too.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

We went to the Van Gogh immersive expeience. It was fabulous. Very relaxing. Bargain prices on posters. The church toilets had a large disabled toilet. As I wear a stoma I was able to empty and check my bag with ease.